Title: Public Health Laboratory Technologist

Department: School of Basic Medical & Health Sciences

Opening Date: October 1,2024

Closing Date: Opened until position is filled

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Public Health Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for managing its Public Health laboratory and Museum as may be requested by the Dean. The candidate shall contribute to keeping the Laboratory/museum safe, maintaining and managing its equipment for students use. S/he will work closely with the Dean and Chair of Public Health in guiding students through laboratory experience in line with the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria.

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain safety of the Laboratory equipment
Manage and maintain Laboratory inventory
Control and Manage the use of Laboratory equipment by students, Faculty and Staff.
Promote a good atmosphere, cleanliness and excellent laboratory environment for use.
Lead and take visitors on a tour of the Public Health Laboratory and Museum.
Maintain the safety of artworks/ exhibitions and other fragile Health pictorials, artefacts and health digital contents of the Laboratory/museum
Be part of other committees aimed at promoting Laboratory development, staff welfare etc.
Contribute to AUN’s community service and development.
Other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Requirements for the position:
HND/BSc in Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
Certification or licensure from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) or equivalent is a plus.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably with a focus on public health.
Experience in academic or research-oriented laboratories is an asset.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:
Experience in problem centered approach to learning.
Experience in safety, managing people and Laboratory equipment.
Good communication skills
Good command of English Language.
Experience in the use of basic computer skills like Microsoft office documents.

Description of Benefits:
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters, teaching statement, research statement and contact information of three references to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need Java Script enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need Java Script enabled to view it. before the closing date of this publication. The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status. For information on AUN, visit our website at www. aun.edu.ng